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UT Lynn University FGCU FAU Nova IUPUI Southeastern University Hanover College Purdue BSU Indiana State Butler| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | University of Indianapolis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 5,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #611 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | uindy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $33,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $33,252 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $11,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $22,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $26,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 7,514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 960/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Palm Beach Atlantic | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Indianapolis is larger than than Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (5,018 students vs. 3,828 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. University of Indianapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or University of Indianapolis?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 5% more expensive to attend than University of Indianapolis for in-state tuition ($34,900.00 vs. $33,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than University of Indianapolis ($34,900.00 vs. $33,252.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Indianapolis than Palm Beach Atlantic ($22,283 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($11,690 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 18.5% larger than aid received Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($26,961 vs. $22,749)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. University of Indianapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic or University of Indianapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Indianapolis or Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (1065) is 35 points higher than at University of Indianapolis (1030)
- Incoming Palm Beach Atlantic students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Indianapolis (23)
- Accepted freshman Palm Beach Atlantic students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. University of Indianapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic or University of Indianapolis? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Indianapolis and Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is higher than University of Indianapolis (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn on average $2,500 more per year than University of Indianapolis graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,800)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students graduate with a $4,296 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($22,704 vs. $27,000)
- Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/